Novak Djokovic shatters multiple records following his 39th ATP Masters title in Cincinnati defeating Carlos Alcaraz

As Djokovic secured the Cincinnati Masters title, he simultaneously broke several records.

Novak Djokovic shatters multiple records following his 39th ATP Masters title in Cincinnati defeating Carlos Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic (Image via ATP Tour)

In the final of the Cincinnati Open, Novak Djokovic defeated World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in three sets. The heat tormented Djokovic, who was spotted struggling and making several stops. Despite that, he was able to save a match point and continue his winning streak.

Djokovic broke many records by winning this tournament. He also exacted revenge on his previous clash with the Spaniard, in which Alcaraz deafened him in the Wimbledon finals. All eyes will be on him throughout the US Open because if he wins, he will reclaim his World Number 1 ranking. 

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Djokovic’s post-match speech was both inspiring and humorous. He stated, “Crazy. Honestly, I don’t know what else I can say. Tough to describe. Definitely one of the toughest matches I’ve ever played in my life, regardless what tournament, what category, what level, what player. It’s unbelievable.”

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He also praised the 20-year-old, congratulating him on a wonderful run – “This rivalry just gets better. It gets better and better. Amazing player. Tonnes of respect for him. For such a young player to show so much poise in important moments is impressive.”

 As Djokovic lifted the Cincinnati Masters title, he shattered multiple records while doing so.

Once more, Djokovic achieved the incredible feat at the age of 36. He surpassed Ivan Lendl to secure the third position for the most ATP titles, boasting an impressive tally of 95 victories. This places him alongside the tennis legends Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103).

Following his victory in the finals, Djokovic has now secured the third spot for the highest number of wins in tennis history.

Djokovic has defeated the World Number 1 an impressive ten times on hard courts, solidifying his position at the top of the rankings.

Djokovic can change the course of any match, even when facing match points. He demonstrated this at the Cincinnati Open, securing his ninth title after turning the game around from match points down.

The Alcaraz vs. Djokovic finals is the longest ATP-level best-of-three sets final in the past 8 years.

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Can Novak Djokovic continue his legendary run?

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Novak Djokovic (Image via ATP Tour)

Djokovic’s upcoming focus lies in clinching the US Open title. His path through the Cincinnati Open included victories over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Gael Monfils, Taylor Fritz, and Alexander Zverev, leading him to the finals. With proper recovery and mental preparation for the US Open, Djokovic stands a strong chance of becoming the next Grand Slam champion.

Yet, he will face the challenge of adapting to the courts since he hasn’t played on US soil for a considerable time. Returning after an absence of almost two years, he’s back in the United States. Considering his current form, there’s a strong possibility that we might witness another showdown in the final between Alcaraz and Djokovic.

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